Information rights are an increasingly important aspect of our society, whether that involves data security, protection from nuisance calls or rights of access to information held by public bodies.

The ICO is the UK’s independent public body focused on upholding information rights in the public interest. We are at the forefront of policy, guidance, direct advice to the public, and enforcement of the UK’s data protection and freedom of information laws; shaping how emerging technologies and information practices impact the lives of the UK public.

Our organisation has grown significantly in size over the last two years. This unprecedented growth means there is a continued need to have the right infrastructure in place, ensuring that we maintain the right people - in the right roles, with the right skills, and in sufficient number to meet the considerable demands placed upon us.

About the Role

We are seeking to recruit a Leadership Development Manager to join our Workforce Development & Planning Department.

The department is responsible for learning and development, workforce planning and a range of people related projects which ensure that the ICO develops the capability and capacity of its growing workforce. It manages an extensive learning and development programme, an internal coaching programme and externally procured training as well as having responsibility for apprenticeships and staff wellbeing. As the department moves into the next phase of development we are keen to recruit additional specialists to focus on key strategic priorities. This specific role will focus on designing, implementing and evaluating a range of leadership development programmes to meet our organisational needs.

About You

You will have experience of designing and implementing leadership and management programmes and have successfully developed leaders from first line management up to executive level. Degree educated or equivalent, you will hold a relevant professional qualification in leadership or management (e.g. ILM, CMI or MBA) and will bring a solid understanding of core leadership theories and frameworks. You will possess excellent interpersonal and facilitation skills, and have a track record of delivering engaging and informative training interventions.

With excellent communication skills, you will role model our leadership behaviours and operate with confidence at all levels of the organisation. You will be equally comfortable facilitating group workshops and working one to one with members of our leadership community. Through this role you will develop and maintain an emphasis on internal leadership development with strategic use of external partners where appropriate. You will also lead the development of our aspiring leaders programme working in conjunction with our Early Talent Development Manager.

Most importantly, your expertise and passion for personal development will help us to drive an uplift in leadership capability across the organisation.

Closing Date

Applications must be submitted by 23:59 on Sunday 1 March 2020.

Please note if you are appointed to work with the ICO you will be required to complete security clearance processes. These include identity and qualification checks and a Basic Disclosure level check of unspent criminal convictions.

The ICO is committed to equal opportunities in employment and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

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Posted on:13 February 2020

Closed date:01 March 2020

Job ref:FEB20208176

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